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David Bradford Obituary

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BRADFORD, David DAVID ELLIS "DINO" BRADFORD David Ellis "Dino" Bradford, age 48, of McDonough, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning Jan. 20, 2010 at Southern Regional Hospital. Ellis had worked as a recruiter for several companies in the trucking industry, and was currently coaching football for Henry County High School. He was a Roosevelt High School and Middle Tennessee State University graduate where he played football. Ellis was preceded in death by his mother, Myra Elizabeth Bradford, surviving are father, Harold David Bradford, sons, Christopher John Bradford, Erick Cameron Bradford, LA, "Baby" Zane Bradford, LA, brother, John Paul Bradford, Monroe, GA, sisters, Michelle Elizabeth and Jeff Cooper, Lexington, KY, Amy Lynn Bradford, Decatur, GA, nieces and nephews, Victoria "Moon" Kirby, Nick Kirby, Jessica Bradford, Sawyer Bradford. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at 11:00am at Carmichael-Hemperley East Point chapel. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-9pm at the funeral home.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 22, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for David Bradford

21 Entries

Karen Faglier Paul

January 29, 2010

Mr. Bradford: I met Ellis in the 9th grade and he became my best friend after a very good friend of mine had left the state. He was one of the most wonderful young men I had ever met among all the school clicks and expectations. He was a breath of fresh air. When all of us were pursuing popularity and places of influence, Ellis always said 'just be yourself'. He kept me grounded and always made everyone else feel more important than he, when HE was really our LEADER. He made us focus on the more important things in life and he reminded us how insignificant we all could be! At such a young age, he was a humble and respected person - he obviously continued that legacy in his friendships. How I wish his kindness could be known forever to his children and family. He certainly changed my life and made me THINK when I otherwise would not.

I didn't have the honor of knowing him in these last years, but it is clear that he never lost his focus. While football was always his passion, he kept his sense of humor and place of balance. I'm sure all of us who loved him wonder why we are still here and he has gone before us. He was so wise beyond his years and I will forever miss him. I thank God that he knew the Lord - but again I'm not surprised, he was always more clear of kindness and spiritual understanding than we were. I am happy that the next time I will see Ellis is in the most incredible place - I thank the Lord that time is not lost when you know God and I can't wait to hug him and thank him there like I never was able here in life.

God Bless you, strong and wonderful as you are - I can't wait to see you again! (I looked again at your picture in the yearbook tonight} Your inspiration will live on in the years we still have in life - Thank you for being so significant in such an insignifant world!! You will always inspire me and your character will live on - You certainly inspired me for over 33 years. I can't believe this much time has passed, but I will wait for your hug with the most incredible anticipation! I LOVE YOU, ELLIS! Karen (Faglier) Paul, Class of 1980 - Forest Park Sr. High School

Effie Pappas

January 27, 2010

Dear Mr. Bradford, Michelle, John, Amy, and Family,
I do not have words to express the shock of Ellis' passing. He was a "very special boyfreind" ever since we met in GA and he really enjoyed coming to Miami. I know he is with Myra, who I hold in a special place in my heart and memories. My sincere condolences and if you need to talk please call me at (305) 776-0871.

Effie Pappas

January 27, 2010

Dear Mr. Bradford, Michelle, John, Amy, and Family,
My words can not express the shock of Ellis' passing. He has been a "very special boyfriend" ever since we met in GA. He really enjoyed coming to Miami too! I know now he is with Myra, who I have missed everyday since her passing. There is a special space in my heart that will always belong to him and my prayers are with you and yours. If you need to talk (305) 776-0871. All my love, Effie

January 27, 2010

I am Ellis father, its took some time to compose myself to express my feelings for Ellis- its still not time- but after reading some of the entries- he was so loved by so many. God bless you all.

January 26, 2010

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Frank Fish

January 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with entire Bradford Family.

Chet Taylor

January 22, 2010

David, It was sad to here of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayer are with your family.

Chester J Taylor

Kim Ponder

January 22, 2010

To the Bradford family and friends of, please accept my condolences on the passing of Ellis. I knew him through other friends; especially my best friend, Rebecca Lynn Voiles. He always made me laugh and was very personable; someone who will always be remembered with fondness. Let faith and trust in God the father assure you all that we will be together again one day. Blessings to each and everyone of you.

January 22, 2010

I am absolutely shocked and saddened by this news. We will be praying for all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dana Dickens Dykes (GA)

Janet Mize Kidd

January 22, 2010

Dino, I will miss you so much my humble friend. You always kept me laughing whether it be from playing trivia, to trying to talk me into riding on the back of a crotch rocket, to which I was terrified, and then expecting me to wear an ugly green helmet, since you implied the ugly green one was too small for you.

Thank you for all the good times, the good laughs, the emails, the conversations and for being a very good friend to me.

I know you already have them rolling laughing in Heaven now. We will meet again my friend, and until then, goodbye. I'll miss you deeply.

(JM) as you called me

Bobby Lyle

January 22, 2010

My heart and prayers go out to the Bradford family for your loss.Ellis touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with.His clowning around,laughter,and pranks are memories that i will have til i meet him again upstairs.God surely has his hands full now and i wish him luck.God Bless

Lamar Dobbins

January 22, 2010

Dino,

You truly knew how to put a smile on people face and I will miss that. I had the pleasure of knowing "Dino" through Strayer University where he attended school and I actually worked. Man the news of his passing was hard for me to take in, therefore I can only imagine what the family is going through. Chris, if your reading my deepest condolences goes out to you man, I know how close you and your dad was. He loved nothing more than his family and football. May God bring this family comfort during these hours of hardship.

Rufus & Priscilla Davis

January 22, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

January 22, 2010

Dear David, Amy, Michelle and John,
I am so very sadden with the way to early death of Ellis, he was my first love and has always been in my heart and will forever be there. I don't know words to truly express my thoughts and feelings, just know that you guys will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love always, Angela Adams Albertini

Terry Smallwood

January 22, 2010

To Davids Family,
I did not know him personally, but I am a friend of Billy Howard his Friend. I am so sorry of his passing at such a young age. But he is now at peace with our lord , and his joy is great.My prayers go out to all the family and friends of a very kind Gentleman to all, as well as a friend to animals. May God be with you all at this sad time.

Billy Howard

January 22, 2010

Dino, When I spent the day with you last week and had known it would be the last time I would see you, I would still be there my brother..A person can go through his entire life and alot of people say they are your friends, but the real friends you can count on one hand, and still have fingers left. You were my true friend Dino. Thank you for many years of being your friend, you were truly a blessed kind soul. May the Good Lord bless your soul and I will be looking for you for one of those Bear Hugs when my job here is done. Please give my parents one of those hugs and when you get time , walk across to rainbow bridge and hug my fur babies (dogs). They will know you coz they liked you. Gods Speed My friend!! Have fun until I get there and don't play many jokes on Jesus lol....

January 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Kevin & Pattie Joyner
Forsyth, Ga.

Darrell Moore

January 22, 2010

I grew up with Ellis, you could say I lived at his house. Really! Ellis had only friends I never knew anyone that did not like him. Ellis was truly a good man, funny and genuinely kind.

We will see him again!

Penny Waldrip-Cash

January 22, 2010

David you have touched the lives of so many. While those of us you have left behind will have much sorrow, those that went before you are now rejoicing to be with you again. Gob Bless you all.

January 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Scott MacLean

January 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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